Lori Scheck posted on June 25, 2009 12:23
10:00 AM– Worship (outdoors weather permitting). Join us for a patriotic worship service located on the grounds just west of the school. Guest preacher, Rev. Scott Kruse
11:00 AM– There is always plenty to eat at the picnic. Among the choices are: brats, hot dogs, sloppy joe sandwiches, German potato salad, ice cream sundaes, Sprecher root beer floats, rib sandwiches, homemade bread and soda. Historical Grounds open at 11:00.
1:00 PM– Our parade will again feature lots of horses, old cars & tractors, local dignitaries, the Alte Kameraden Band, The Pommerscher Tanzdeel Dancers, fire engines, police cars and more. Children are also welcome to decorate their bikes, wagons, scooters, etc., and join in the parade. Don’t forget to wear your patriotic colors.
1:30 PM– Always a highlight of the day, the plant sale will be held on the Historical Grounds. Choose from a variety of perennial plants donated by a church member. (Sale of the plants will not begin until after the parade!!!).
Picnic Activities include:
· Touring the Historical Grounds… Come take a journey backthrough time by walking through the original homestead homes. Here you will witness the hard work of daily life in the 1800’s watching demonstrations of old farm machinery and visiting the summer kitchen. Besure to enjoy a piece of homemade bread & jam baked fresh in the original bread oven. Then to top it off enjoy another favorite.. a Hot FudgeSundae followed by an ice cold lemonade.
· Stroll along the nature trail and babbling brook to see God’s wonders first hand.
· Carnival type games for the children– everyone wins!
· Performances by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers, & music by the Alte Kameraden Band.
· Visit our Parish Nurses and have your blood pressure tested.
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